Readers Respond: Preparing for the Worst

More than 1,300 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Do you buy insurance for your horse(s)?"

Results were as follows:

No: 614

Yes, major medical/loss-of-use: 248

Yes, mortality only: 163

I plan to in the future: 151

Yes, liability and/or specialty: 134

Many readers commented about restrictions encountered when attempting to insure their horses. Others told success stories of recoveries made possible by funds provided by policies. Some reflected on policies required by their living or boarding situations.

All comments submitted by poll respondents are listed below.

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